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How to Clean up after a Pipe Bursts

For many homeowners there is no more disheartening realization than when you find a pipe bursts in your home. It can happen for a variety of reasons, and a pipe burst is the last thing that we want to deal with, particularly after a long day at work. It is dirty. It is stressful. It is simply no fun. However, with the help of a professional and certified restoration crew, a pipe burst can be managed easily.

Keep Calm And Clean

What should I do when I find a pipe burst in my home? First, take a deep breath. You already have a mess on your hands, so be calm about it. Things will only get better from here. After the plumbers have repaired the pipes, then it is time to get started on cleanup. You want to begin as soon as you can after the event. Don’t let it sit.

DIY or Call Professional

If the water damage has occurred in one room, then you have the option to do it yourself. However, if the water has moved from upper floors to the lower floors and basement or left for eight hours then you want to explore the services of professional water mitigation and specialized drying equipment. You do not want mold to get a foothold in your home.

Safety First

In all cleanup take care of your safety first. If you have standing water, then you want to know where all the electrical outlets/appliances are. Also, if you have sewage water, then make sure that you are wearing appropriate gear. Don’t put yourself in jeopardy. Be careful, smart and thorough. Wear rubber boots and gloves, protective eyewear.

Remove Soaked Items

In the course of cleanup, remove soaked carpets, furniture and other items from the flooded area. Depending on the damage, you may not be able to save them. It is important to get them out of the way.

Remove The Water

If there is still water present, use towels and a mop to dry the floor. A wet-dry shop vac is also possible, and these can be rented from hardware stores. Do your best to remove the water. Be careful where you dispose of the water. You do not want to send the water down the drain with the pipe burst, or else you risk doing the work twice with twice the damage. Your next step is to procure a dehumidifier as it will get moisture out of the area affected better than fans. Be sure to empty as it fills. Silica gel is a desiccant that will be necessary to use nears walls or floors that have taken in moisture.

Water Damage Equipment

Call For Help

Remember, drying an area by yourself can be done, but it is a very intensive and large project. If it feels like it is more than you can handle or extends to multiple rooms and floors, then save yourself a major headache and call a professional restoration company. In this regard, certified companies are well supplied and trained to handle this kind of water damage. A restoration service is able to assess the damage quickly and give you a plan to get your property back in shape as soon as possible.

Call Water Damage Zone, Inc. today (877) 520.1923– your future bills may be a lot smaller, if you follow these simple tips.